Expert Details
Concrete Specifications, Concrete Construction Site Problem Evaluation, Rework/Repair Alternatives
ID: 729869
Alaska, USA
Hanford Nuclear Waste Vitrification Plant - briefed and consulted on concrete mix design requirements and alternatives.Chehalis Water Treatment Plant, Chehalis, Washington - evaluated concrete tower discoloration vs. strength requirements.University of Washington Medical Research Facility, Seattle, Washington - evaluated and provided mix design requirements for radiation shielding.Marriott Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska - provided mix design requirements and site evaluation during monolithic concrete placement of base slab, approximately 210' x 210' x 16'.Spokane International Airport Parking Garage, Spokane, Washington - evaluated and resolved post-tensioning problems with columns as tied to elevated slabs.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2007 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Finance and Accounting | Institution: Regis University |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: BS | Subject: Civil Engineering | Institution: The Citadel |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Deputy Program Manager | Department: Construction |
Responsibilities:He was hired specifically to resolve concrete construction quality problems and currently serves to manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2009 | Employer: Boeing Corporation | Title: Site Construction Manager | Department: Site Development |
Responsibilities:He provided technical and contractual direction to subcontractors, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Health and Safety, and briefings to Client and Owner. Reviewed and resolved all concrete conflicts. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2002 | Employer: BASF/Master Buillders | Title: Northwest Regional Engineer | Department: Field Engineering |
Responsibilities:He consulted on concrete construction of projects including water treatment plants, nuclear waste facilities, radiation shielding, dams, sports arenas, light-rail transit, medical research facilities. He also made technical presentations of concrete issues to AE firms and chapters of ACI, SAME and SEA. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1984 to 1990 | Agency: Corps of Engineers | Role: Design/Construction Manager/Engineer | Description: He managed feasibility studies, design and construction of various military installations. |
| Years: 1990 to 1991 | Agency: Strategic Air Command, USAF | Role: Program Manager | Description: Managed construction portion of environmental upgrades at all state-side SAC installations. |
| Years: 2003 to Present | Agency: Missile Defense Agency | Role: Construction Manager | Description: Managed concrete construction of missile fields, supporting structures and power plant, at Fort Greely, Alaska |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| He serves as a committee member in the American Concrete Institute and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| He is currently a Professional Engineer in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas and Missouri. He also holds a current DOD Top Secret clearance. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has provided expert witness testimony in depositions, served as subject matter expert in concrete construction arbitrations between Owners and Contractors. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has developed and presented technical seminars on concrete (general terms), shrinkage, crack minimization, hot and cold weather placement, specification composition, underwater concrete, fly ash/slag/silica fume usage, concrete thermal issues, proper curing. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He is an ACI committe member, and has connections to all products and knowledge necessary to provide a flawless product. |
Fields of Expertise
building construction, building inspection, cementitious material, concrete failure, concrete failure analysis, concrete mixing, construction defect, construction inspection, construction insurance claim, fiber-reinforced concrete, fly ash, fly ash modified concrete, forensic engineering, green concrete, heavyweight concrete, high-strength concrete, mass concrete, nuclear reactor shielding, air-entrained concrete, concrete, ready-mixed concrete, aerated concrete, concrete corrosion